We are proud to be part of an amazing community that recognizes the health benefits of parks and trails and wholeheartedly supports outdoor recreation!

On September 19, we celebrated the completion of our work at Northern State Recreation Area with an open house at the Port of Skagit SWIFT Center and a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Song Sparrow Bridge.

Song Sparrow Bridge Ribbon Cutting September 19, 2025. Footage & photos courtesy of Ellie Slabodnik, Zoe Slabodnik and Jim Taylor. Video Edit Jenny Sandbo.

We were honored to be joined by local community leaders Lisa Janicki, Peter Browning, John Semrau, and Debra Lancaster, along with our partners from Skagit County Parks and Recreation, the Port of Skagit, the City of Sedro-Woolley, and United General District 304 for an afternoon of celebration and inspiration.

Master Trail Builder Art Tuftee recognized the hard work and dedication of the volunteers who contributed to the bridge project.

The ceremony was followed by a guided hike of the North Knoll Trail and West Meadow Loop, with a stop to appreciate the beautiful new Wind Phone we just completed.

Visiting the Wind Phone on North Knoll Trail.

Thank you to the community members who turned out for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on September 19, 2025!

Skagit Trail Builders

Skagit Trail Builders is a program of United General District 304.

The trails at Northern State Recreation Area are the result of our partnership with Skagit County Parks and Recreation, the Port of Skagit, the City of Sedro-Woolley, and our incredible community of volunteers!